Cumbria-based M-Sport has secured its supply chain by acquiring a majority shareholding in renowned roll cage manufacturer Custom Cages. The Daventry-based firm, a key collaborator for over thirty years, specialises in precision tubular structures for various motorsport disciplines, ensuring continued excellence in safety components for future rally and racing projects.### Key takeaways
- M-Sport has acquired a majority stake in Custom Cages to secure critical component supply.
- The acquisition formalises a 30-year professional relationship between the two companies.
- Custom Cages will continue day-to-day operations at its existing Daventry facility.
- The deal provides a solid foundation for upcoming 2027 World Rally Championship regulations.### A long-standing partnership formalised
The move brings Custom Cages, which has been a staple in the UK motorsport industry since 1985, under the M-Sport umbrella. Known for their work across the World Rally Championship, Dakar Rally, and British Touring Car Championships, the manufacturer has supplied nearly every team on the BTCC grid. Their expertise spans over 500 models, all meeting strict FIA and MSUK safety standards. This acquisition reinforces a relationship that dates back to the original Fiesta ST Group N project.### Future of the Daventry facility
Operations at the Daventry site are set to continue as normal, maintaining the consistency that has made the company a leader in tubular manipulation. Alongside the roll cage production, the facility remains vital for creating tubular chassis, suspension components, and bespoke prototypes. While director Roger Nevitt will step down after four decades of leadership, the company remains in the capable hands of director Kevin Mawson, who expressed enthusiasm for the new chapter of growth under the M-Sport banner.### Industry impact and growth
For M-Sport, the acquisition is about more than just securing safety components. It represents a strategic move to foster technical collaboration and expand commercial relationships across the GT3 and touring car sectors. As the motorsport industry prepares for significant regulatory changes in 2027, this integration ensures that M-Sport remains at the forefront of engineering excellence and manufacturing reliability. Both parties anticipate that the fusion of their resources will lead to significant development opportunities in the coming years.
